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Release Year1974
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageDanish
CertificationG
GenresAdventure, Family, Fantasy
Votes93
DirectorRobert Stevenson
WritersJohn Whedon
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Island at the Top of the World
About The Island at the Top of the World
A Victorian gentleman hopes to find his long-lost son, who vanished while searching for a mysterious Viking community in a volcanic valley somewhere in uncharted Arctic regions. The gentleman puts together an expedition team to go on the search, but when they reach their destination they must escape from some Viking descendants who will kill to keep their existence a secret.
Directed by Robert Stevenson, The Island at the Top of the World leans on a strong ensemble — Donald Sinden, David Hartman, Jacques Marin — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1974.
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